Flamengo Vs Racing Club Highlights, Copa Libertadores SF: Carrascal Goal Settles First Leg For Rubro-Negro In Rio

The match kicks off at 6am IST. The Flamengo vs Racing Club, Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg will not be telecast or live streamed on any platform in India. It will be shown in Brazil on Globoplay, Zapping, Claro TV+, Paramount+, Sky+ and Globo and in Argentina on Disney+ Premium Argentina, mitelefe, Telefe Argentina and Fox Sports Argentina.

We are minutes away from kick-off between the two sides in the first-leg of the Copa Libertadores semi-final in Rio.

It's all Flamengo at the moment with Racing Club happy to sit back and defend. The atmosphere inside the Maracana is electric.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 5'

Former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is in the Flamengo starting XI. The Italian international joined the Brazilian giants in the summer after his contract with the London club expired. There's also former Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo who is representing Racing Club.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 9'

Jorge Carrascal with a great effort inside the Racing Club penalty area but the latter's goalie makes a great diving effort to deny the Flamengo star.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 16'

The game has seen some action but has delivered no goals. Flamengo have had the best chances but lacked the cutting-edge in front of goal.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 26'

Flamengo are not able to cut open the Racing Club defence as the latter are making it hard for their Brazilian opponent. Both sides possess some quality players in their line-up as we will see in the latter stages of the game.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 35'

Two minutes added as stoppages as Flamengo are left frustrated by Racing Club in Rio.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 45+1'

First Half ends, Flamengo 0, Racing Club 0

And we are away at the Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with both teams looking to score that elusive goal and take the lead in the first leg.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 47'

Flamengo get two corners to put pressure on Racing Club but both deliveries are poor and the Argentinian side escape with any sort of pressure.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 51'

Ayrton Lucas replaces Alex Sandro; Gonzalo Plata replaces Luiz Araújo. Elsewhere, Ayrton Lucas is shown a yellow for a reckless challenge.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 60'

What a golden chance to get a lead in the leg but Ayrton Lucas' left footed shot from the left side of the box wide off the mark and Flamengo are still not able to score.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 69'

Flamengo fans have come in large numbers to support their team in the first-leg and so far their team has disappointed in the match. Despite that, they are bouncing in the stands.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 74'

Best attempt of the game so far as former Atletico Madrid star Samuel Lino is unmarked in the penalty box as he shoots but Facundo Cambeses makes a terrific save to deny the FLA player.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 77'

Samuel Lino thinks he has given Flamengo the lead with a looping header over the Racing goalie but after VAR intervention, it shows the former Atleti man was offside and thus the goal is chalked off.

Flamengo 0-0 Racing Club 83'

Well, well! Flamengo finally have a goal and lead to hold on to. Jorge Carrascal shoots on goal after it falls to him via rebound and the ball beats three Racing defenders and goes into the net. VAR check follows but the goal stands.

Flamengo 1-0 Racing Club 88'

Seven minutes added on and Racing Club will not be too disappointed with that. 1-0 lead going into the second leg will please them. As for Flamengo, 19 shots with only 1 goal to show, will leave their manager Filipe Luis disappointed.

Flamengo 1-0 Racing Club 90+6'

Second Half ends, Flamengo 1, Racing Club 0